JBT Marel to Host Pet Food Open Day & Seminar in Belgium

On Tuesday, September 16, in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, JBT Marel will welcome pet food processors from across the region for an exclusive Pet Food Customer Open Day & Seminar. This free, RSVP-only event offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in the pet food industry.

The day will begin at Hotel Serwir with presentations from industry leaders, including Waldner on filling and closing pouches, Clevertech on automation and end-of-line solutions, and JBT Marel on container sterilization, retort systems, hydro processes, and sustainability in production. Attendees will also benefit from a dedicated Q&A session and one-on-one consultations with specialists to address specific challenges and performance goals.

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After a networking lunch, guests will be transported to the JBT FoodTech facility for live demonstrations and a guided tour of an end-to-end pet food processing line.

Event Schedule (CEST – GMT+2):

9:00 a.m. – Registration (Hotel Serwir, Kon. Astridlaan 57, 9100 Sint-Niklaas)

9:15 a.m. – Welcome by Sandra Driver, JBT Marel EMENA Region Sales Director

9:30 a.m. – Session 1: Waldner – Filling and Closing Pouches

10:15 a.m. – Session 2: Clevertech – Automation & End of Line

11:00 a.m. – Coffee Break

11:20 a.m. – Session 3: JBT Marel – Container Sterilization/Retort/Hydro/Sustainability

12:05 p.m. – Q&A Session

12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break

1:30 p.m. – Transfer to JBT FoodTech Facility

2:00 p.m. – Facility Tour & Machinery Demonstrations

4:00 p.m. – End of Day

About JBT in the Pet Food Market

JBT stands out as a trusted, all-in-one partner in pet food processing. Leveraging more than a century of expertise in food technology, JBT supports producers across the full spectrum of pet food—from wet and dry formats to fresh, raw, canned, frozen, and even plant-based varieties.

Their comprehensive approach covers every stage of production, including preparation, extrusion, steaming, cooking, filling and closing containers, in‑container sterilization (for cans, pouches, trays), high‑pressure processing (HPP), as well as chilling and freezing—ensuring safety without sacrificing freshness, nutrition, or texture.

JBT's pet food systems are engineered for reliability and adaptability, offering hygienic design, operational uptime, and customizable configurations that help lower lifetime ownership costs and optimize production. Additionally, their global R&D centers enable customers to test recipes, fine-tune processes, and gain technical insights—making innovation practical and effective.

RSVP & More Information

Secure your place at this exclusive event here: https://cloud.go.marel.com/pet-food-open-day

Source: All Pet Food